Grade ALatin American

Picanteria El Austro

37-08 83 STREET, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (1 months ago).

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 11, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Dec 16, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jun 13, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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